Itopride in Feeding Intolerance of Critically-ill Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition (NCT03698292) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Itopride in Feeding Intolerance of Critically-ill Patients Receiving Enteral Nutrition
Egypt60 participantsStarted 2018-10
Plain-language summary
The current study will compare the effectiveness as well as the safety of Itopride against metoclopramide as the first line treatment for feeding intolerance in critically ill patients.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aging between 18 and 60 years (of both sexes) who are admitted to the ICU and are expected to stay in the ICU for not less than 7 days and are prescribed enteral feeding through naso- or oro-gastric tube whose modified nutritional risk in the critically ill (mNUTRIC) score is of more than or equal 5.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients who met the following criteria were excluded:
* Age less than 18 years or more than 60 years.
* Previous upper gastrointestinal tract surgery, obstruction, hemorrhage or history of GI disease.
* Clinically significant hepatic dysfunction. (\>3 times above the upper end of normal range of bilirubin, γ-glutamyl transferase, aspartate transaminase, or lactate dehydrogenase)
* Regular use of H2 blockers, prokinetic, proton pump inhibitor or anticholinergic agents for previous 4 weeks.
* Patients with arrhythmia or atrioventricular blocks.
* Any condition or comorbid disease that might interfere with gastric emptying such as diabetes.
* Patients with head injuries.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.